Master PowerApps: Build a Timesheet Solution Step-by-Step

Overview

Create a real-world Power Apps solution for timesheet tracking with seamless SharePoint & Microsoft 365 integration What you'll learn:

Learn to create a real-life business solution with PowerApps / Microsoft Power PlatformCreate a trial Office 365 tenancy (if you don't want to experiment in your production tenancy)Prepare data sources for the Timesheet Management PowerApp solution with provided SharePoint list templatesCreate required SharePoint lists, initialize necessary data, and create data connections for the PowerAppCreate the Timesheet Management PowerApp's landing screen with buttons for different functionsCreate the Timesheet Submission screen and submission form - select a week, select an approver, fill timesheet and submitCreate the View My Timesheets screen - to allow the employees to view their own timesheets securelyCreate the Approve Timesheets screen - to allow the managers/approvers to approve timesheetsCreate email notification functionality - to send automatic emails to approvers and employeesCreate the Search Timesheets screen - to allow the app admins or Payroll officers to search all employees' timesheetsCreate People Picker control for Approver and Admins searching and selectionCreate the Delete timesheets functionality for the App adminsCreate the Timesheet Reporting function - to allow the app admins or Payroll officers to reprot on all timesheetsCreate the App's Settings screen - to allow the app admins to configure various settings of the appUse variables, collections, galleries, tables, forms, data connections, and various PowerApps functions to build the whole solutionIntegrate Timesheet Reports with the PowerAppTest the Timesheet App with test data and end-to-end timesheet submission and approval workflowExport and deploy the Timesheet Management solution in your production Office 365 tenancy ** Course updated in 2025 **Many courses teach you what PowerApps is, but only a few show you how to build real-life business solutions. This course takes a hands-on, step-by-step approach to building a fully functional Timesheet Management system that integrates with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Automate.Timesheet management is a critical need for businesses of all sizes, enabling employees to track time efficiently and managers to streamline approvals.

In this course, you will learn how to develop, customize, and deploy a PowerApps-based timesheet solution that automates workflows and enhances productivity.Why This Course?Real-world project – Learn by building an actual Timesheet Management app.Microsoft 365 integration – Seamlessly connect with SharePoint and Power Automate.Time-saving templates – Use pre-built code, SharePoint lists, and app components.Practical, hands-on learning – No fluff, just step-by-step implementation.Faster deployment – Get your app up and running quickly in your organization.Who Should Take This Course?PowerApps users who want to build practical business applications.IT professionals and business analysts seeking to automate time tracking.Developers and consultants looking to create Microsoft 365 solutions.Organizations that need a robust timesheet management system.If you have basic knowledge of PowerApps and want to apply your skills to a real business scenario, this course is for you. Start building your timesheet solution today!

Syllabus

• Introduction to PowerApps
Overview of Microsoft PowerApps
Key features and use cases
Setting up your PowerApps environment
• Getting Started with PowerApps
Creating your first app
Navigating the PowerApps interface
Understanding formulas and logic
• Designing the User Interface
Creating screens and adding controls
Customizing the look and feel
Best practices for UI/UX design in PowerApps
• Connecting to Data Sources
Introduction to data connections
Integrating with SharePoint, Excel, and other sources
Managing data within PowerApps
• Building a Timesheet Solution
Defining requirements for a timesheet app
Designing the data model
Creating the main screens (Home, Daily Entry, Summary)
• Implementing App Logic and Functions
Using PowerApps functions for calculations
Implementing time-tracking functionality
Validating user input and error handling
• Advanced Features and Customization
Using Power Automate to enhance functionality
Incorporating approval workflows
Customizing forms and lists
• Testing and Deployment
Testing strategies for PowerApps applications
Best practices for app performance optimization
Deploying the timesheet app to your organization
• Maintenance and Updates
Managing app versions and updates
Gathering and responding to user feedback
Strategies for scaling and extending the app
• Case Study and Final Project
Review of a real-world timesheet app implementation
Capstone project: Creating your customized timesheet solution
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Recap of course concepts
Introduction to advanced Power Platform features
Continued learning resources and communities

Taught by

Asif Khawaja, PhD

Subjects

Business